Sorry for the delay. I've been really busy. I thought I posted this chapter already so there will be two chapters up tonight.

Chapter 7

Within a few hours, Caitlin was released from medical care. Doc had finally come around and he was taken to a private room with his brother in order to provide the information he had for him.

Caitlin sat by Hawke's bed and watched him sleep. She was relieved that he seemed to be doing a lot better. She gently touched his forehead, sighing lightly at the fact that he was just slightly warm now.

Slowly he opened his eyes and stared at her. "Where are we?" he asked.

"We're at a clinic in the city," she told him.

"Where's Doc?" he asked. "Is he okay?"

"He's with his brother," she replied. "He's fine. His brother is his contact here."

"Yeah, I know," replied Hawke.

"You knew?" she asked. "Why didn't anyone tell me he had a brother and that's who he was coming to meet?"

Hawke shrugged. "I guess it just didn't come up," he said. "What's the big deal?"

Caitlin shook her head. "I don't know," she said softly. "It's just odd that no one bothered to mention something like that."

Hawke reached over and put his hand on her arm. "Are you okay?" he asked with concern.

"Sure," she replied. "I'm not the one who was shot or beaten. I'm fine."

Hawke studied her closely. He could tell that this mission was taking its toll on her. "Still mad at me?" he asked.

Caitlin gave him a slight smile. "No," she replied. "Believe me, I know how damn stubborn you are and I knew there was no way you'd let me go it alone in getting Doc back."

"It wasn't that I didn't think you couldn't handle it," he assured her.

Caitlin took his hand and gave it a slight squeeze. "I know," she replied. "But I still wish you hadn't taken such a big risk with your health. You know being out and exposed in the elements was probably why your wound got infected."

"You're right," he admitted. "I just felt like I needed to help."

"Well, we could debate it all day but I don't think we'd ever agree," she replied. "That's why I decided to let it go."

"Let what go?" asked Doc as his brother pushed him back into the room in a wheel chair.

Caitlin smiled. "His stubbornness," she replied.

"Were you able to pass on the coded information?" Hawke asked Doc.

"Yeah, I gave Scott all the codes that I memorized," he replied. "Turns out it's the key to a bank account that Harris has been using to steal money from government programs that help the underprivileged. When the information gets out, he's going to have a lot of explaining to do."

"How can a man like that end up running for president anyway?" asked Caitlin.

"Some of the people weren't happy with the current government," replied Doc. "He made a lot of promises that they liked. The problem is, Michael and the Firm found out about some of his illegal operations. He's planning on using the power of the presidency to further his own agendas and ensure he makes a lot of money. If he gains control, it will be more of a dictatorship. The people will lose their freedoms and they don't even realize it."

A few minutes later Scott joined them again. He smiled at Caitlin as he filled the group in on the current situation.

"I just passed the information on to the current administration's top people," said Scott. "We're pretty sure Harris will try to leave the country."

"You think he'll actually leave and not try to retaliate?" asked Caitlin.

"That's the other option that we hope he doesn't take," replied Scott. "We've got the current army on standby but this is a small country and they are a small group. Still, we're not sure just how many people Harris has recruited."

"Then we'll give the army a secret weapon," replied Hawke. "Get permission for Dom to bring the Lady here."

"I agree," said Doc. "I think it might be the only chance they'll have to actually take down Harris and his men. If not, you'll risk the lives of innocent citizens. From being up and close with this guy, I can tell he could care less about anyone or anything beyond his own personal agenda."

"I'll see what I can do," said Scott. "In the mean time Caitlin, would you care to join me for dinner? There's a great little restaurant across the street. It'll give us a chance to get to know each other."

Caitlin smiled. "Sounds great," she replied. "We'll be back to check on you guys later."

Doc studied Hawke as he watched the two leave the room. "You know, if you weren't so stubborn and told her how you really feel about her, you wouldn't have to be so jealous when she's with other men."

Hawke scowled. "What are you talking about?" he asked. "Caitlin and I are just friends."

"I know that," he replied. "That's the problem."

Hawke shook his head. "It's not a problem," he replied. "It's just how things are meant to be."

"Keep telling yourself that," said Doc. "Maybe you'll eventually believe it."